Orange County, NC

County

Cities in Orange County

Neighborhoods in Orange County

Neighborhood

Orange, NC

Stagecoach Run / Windy Hill Farm

Cameron-McCauley Historic District / Goose Farm

Seven Mills Farms / Buckhorn

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Orange

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

61.8%

Households with Children

26.6%

School Enrollment K-12

14,625

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 14.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 29.8%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.7%
Seniors (65+): 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.7%
High School / GED: 12.7%
Some College or Associate's: 18.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 61.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.8%
Single Parents: 5.9%
Couples & Adults: 32.2%
Living Alone: 41.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
Asian: 7.8%
Black or African American: 10.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 47.7%
South Asian: 26.9%
Southeast Asian: 16.4%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 9.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 48.5%
Puerto Rican: 7.0%
Cuban: 2.8%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 17.1%
South American: 12.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.4%
Other White: 59.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 40.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 3.3%
Caribbean: 2.0%
Other Black: 54.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 6.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 83.0%
Spanish: 8.1%
European & Indo-European: 3.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.8%
Arabic: 0.5%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 19.4%
Not Enrolled: 64.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources